Tony Allan (jockey)
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Tony Allan (born in Pukekohe, Auckland Region) is a New Zealand jockey
He started his apprenticeship at age 16 to Grant Searle in Levin.[1] He said he was inspired to become a jockey by his late father who would frequently take him to the Levin racecourse.
He is best known for riding Empire Rose to victory in the 1988 Melbourne Cup.[2]
Over the course of his racing career Tony accomplished 12 Group 1 wins.
The following are some of the major races Tony has won in his career.
| Year |
Race |
Horse |
Trainer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Hawke's Bay Guineas | Buzz Lightyear | Robert Priscott, Te Awamutu |
| 1999 | Desert Gold Stakes | Thee Old Dragon | Alan Jones & Brett McDonald, Cambridge |
| 1997 | Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes | Kilmore Quay | John Wheeler, New Plymouth |
| 1997 | Fayette Park Stud Stakes (G2), Ellerslie | Great Command | Michael Moroney, Matamata |
| 1996 | Waikato Guineas (G3) | Great Command | Michael Moroney, Matamata |
| 1996 | Stewards Stakes Handicap (G3) | Kincaple Lad | Neil Coulbeck, Leithfield |
| 1996 | New Zealand St. Leger | Lady Dahar | |
| 1995 | Hawkes Bay Cup | Italian Saint | Noel Eales, Awapuni |
| 1995 | Telegraph Handicap | Lord Tridan | Michael Moroney, Matamata |
| 1994 | Avondale Cup | Ball Park | Michael Moroney, Matamata |
| 1990 | New Zealand Stakes | Riverina Charm | Laurie Laxon |
| 1989 | New Zealand St. Leger | Saveur | |
| 1989 | Trentham Stakes | Empire Rose | Laurie Laxon |
| 1988 | Melbourne Cup | Empire Rose | Laurie Laxon |
| 1988 | LKS Mackinnon Stakes | Empire Rose | Laurie Laxon |
| 1987 | New Zealand 2000 Guineas | Weston Lea | Laurie Laxon |
| 1987 | New Zealand Cup | Empire Rose | Laurie Laxon |
